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Corrections Physician Assistant (PA)

Amergis

Seward, AKFull-time$40/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$40/hr
Location
Seward, AK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physician Assistant Certificate Of Registration Or LicenseBCLS CertifiedACLS/PALS Per State Or Contract RequirementsCurrent Health Certificate

Job overview

The Physician Assistant – Corrections delivers medical services to incarcerated individuals under physician supervision, handling patient data, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, lab orders, and professional referrals across primary care and various specialties within a correctional setting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physician Assistant LicenseNational Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsBCLS CertificationACLS/PALS CertificationHealth CertificateTB Screening

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Health Science1 Year Physician Assistant Experience1 Year Correctional ExperiencePhysician Assistant Certificate of Registration or LicenseCertified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsBCLS CertifiedACLS/PALS Per State or Contract RequirementsCurrent Health CertificateTB Questionnaire, PPD or Chest X-Ray if ApplicableMust Be 18+

Full job description

The Physician Assistant – Corrections provides medical services to incarcerated individuals under the direction of a physician; collects and documents inmate patient data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and provides professional consultations/referrals. In the correctional setting, the Physician Assistant provides direct inmate patient care services in a variety of specialties including primary care, diagnosing, treating common illnesses and performing minor procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Science field preferred, may be required by state regulations or contract specifications

  • Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration or License from the state Medical Board in practicing state

  • Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred; may be required by state regulations or contract specifications

  • One (1) year of experience as a Physician's Assistant strongly preferred

  • 1 year of correctional experience preferred.

  • BCLS certified required

  • ACLS/PALS per state or contract requirements

  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | PA | PA - Corrections

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $40 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-16T20:40:07

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